Archie Duke
@caeruleansea.bsky.social
Researcher, Mathematician, Lawyer, Quant Analyst. Mathematics, finance, physics, law, economics, geopolitics. Amateur astronomer, bushwalker. Alias: Outis. Outer Galaxy.
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Trump appears to be just shutting down the Kennedy Center for two years in the face of artists’ refusal to perform there: apnews.com/article/trum...
Kennedy Center will close for 2 years for renovations in July, Trump says, after performers backlash
President Donald Trump says he will move to close Washington’s Kennedy Center performing arts venue for two years starting in July for construction.
apnews.com
February 2, 2026 at 12:03 AM
Trump appears to be just shutting down the Kennedy Center for two years in the face of artists’ refusal to perform there: apnews.com/article/trum...
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I thought Americans were going to line up for these jobs after we deported everyone?
February 2, 2026 at 12:14 AM
I thought Americans were going to line up for these jobs after we deported everyone?
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I wrote yesterday about Kevin Warsh, saying what everyone who really follows monetary debates knows: he's a bullshitter who uses big words to make incoherent arguments that always amount to stimulus for Republicans, austerity for Dems 1/
paulkrugman.substack.com/p/a-bad-heir...
paulkrugman.substack.com/p/a-bad-heir...
A Bad Heir Day at the Fed
No, Kevin Warsh isn’t qualified
paulkrugman.substack.com
January 31, 2026 at 2:39 PM
I wrote yesterday about Kevin Warsh, saying what everyone who really follows monetary debates knows: he's a bullshitter who uses big words to make incoherent arguments that always amount to stimulus for Republicans, austerity for Dems 1/
paulkrugman.substack.com/p/a-bad-heir...
paulkrugman.substack.com/p/a-bad-heir...
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The film Born in East LA - about an American taken up in an immigration sweep and deported - feels a lot darker today
January 31, 2026 at 5:58 PM
The film Born in East LA - about an American taken up in an immigration sweep and deported - feels a lot darker today
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This is like the aftermath of a VI we would have done in Iraq in 2005.
Activists responding to reports of an ICE abduction in Minneapolis found an abandoned car with flat tires, riddled with bullet holes (1/30/26)
January 31, 2026 at 11:03 PM
This is like the aftermath of a VI we would have done in Iraq in 2005.
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1 sorties of PLA aircraft and 6 PLAN vessels operating around Taiwan were detected up until 6 a.m. (UTC+8) today. 1 out of 1 sorties crossed the median line and entered Taiwan’s eastern ADIZ.
February 1, 2026 at 1:24 AM
1 sorties of PLA aircraft and 6 PLAN vessels operating around Taiwan were detected up until 6 a.m. (UTC+8) today. 1 out of 1 sorties crossed the median line and entered Taiwan’s eastern ADIZ.
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Incredible things are happening in the NJ-11 Congressional race, one example: Tom Malinowski, a pro Israel candidate running to re-enter Congress, is accusing AIPAC of using India-based call centers to run scripted ad calls against Malinowski.
February 1, 2026 at 3:10 AM
Incredible things are happening in the NJ-11 Congressional race, one example: Tom Malinowski, a pro Israel candidate running to re-enter Congress, is accusing AIPAC of using India-based call centers to run scripted ad calls against Malinowski.
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That the mainstream press circa 2010 to today just instinctually knew from the very beginning that they were supposed to say that the Epstein shit is no big deal may be the most telling part about how deep the rot is.
Meanwhile, the complicit mainstream media reports that it is a nothing burger
The thing about this Epstein shit is that you have no idea where the bottom is. I feel like I'm learning that space aliens are real. It's far bigger than I could have imagined. This is something that is going to affect how future generations of American view their country.
February 1, 2026 at 3:54 AM
That the mainstream press circa 2010 to today just instinctually knew from the very beginning that they were supposed to say that the Epstein shit is no big deal may be the most telling part about how deep the rot is.
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This is creepy as hell. Will Musk be asked by reporters to explain this?
January 31, 2026 at 12:10 PM
This is creepy as hell. Will Musk be asked by reporters to explain this?
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Funny how the “right” accent means you get to stay.
January 30, 2026 at 10:30 PM
Funny how the “right” accent means you get to stay.
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lfg
BREAKING: Tenants across Minneapolis and Saint Paul have just launched a Twin Cities tenant union, citing the fact that their cities are under siege, and saying they need to band together to protect one another.
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twincitiestenants | Instagram | Linktree
The twin cities are under siege. Every tenant needs a union. We are launching a twin cities-wide tenant union. Organize your neighbors. Join the Union NOW.
linktr.ee
January 30, 2026 at 10:37 PM
lfg
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Here is the now fully unsealed indictment against two journalists — Don Lemon and Georgia Fort — and seven others in connection with the Cities Church protest: www.documentcloud.org/documents/26...
January 30, 2026 at 10:41 PM
Here is the now fully unsealed indictment against two journalists — Don Lemon and Georgia Fort — and seven others in connection with the Cities Church protest: www.documentcloud.org/documents/26...
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The killing of Alex Pretti is a heartbreaking tragedy. It should also be a wake-up call to every American, regardless of party, that many of our core values as a nation are increasingly under assault.
January 25, 2026 at 5:39 PM
The killing of Alex Pretti is a heartbreaking tragedy. It should also be a wake-up call to every American, regardless of party, that many of our core values as a nation are increasingly under assault.
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Walz: "We're no longer having a political debate. We're having a moral debate."
January 25, 2026 at 8:26 PM
Walz: "We're no longer having a political debate. We're having a moral debate."
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The Washington Post published a clear video of federal agents removing Alex Pretti's handgun moments before he was fatally shot. There's nothing in the video to suggest Pretti even reached for his weapon.
wapo.st/49Zqv1L
wapo.st/49Zqv1L
January 25, 2026 at 6:11 PM
The Washington Post published a clear video of federal agents removing Alex Pretti's handgun moments before he was fatally shot. There's nothing in the video to suggest Pretti even reached for his weapon.
wapo.st/49Zqv1L
wapo.st/49Zqv1L
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Minnesota National Guard members have arrived at a federal building and were directed to distribute donuts, coffee, and hot chocolate to anti-ICE protesters. Guard members were issued reflective vests so they would not be mistaken for federal agents.
January 25, 2026 at 8:55 PM
Minnesota National Guard members have arrived at a federal building and were directed to distribute donuts, coffee, and hot chocolate to anti-ICE protesters. Guard members were issued reflective vests so they would not be mistaken for federal agents.
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OMG! I can't take much more of innocent people suffering like this. These ppl are MONSTERS!!
January 23, 2026 at 11:54 PM
OMG! I can't take much more of innocent people suffering like this. These ppl are MONSTERS!!
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For decades, countries like Canada prospered under what we called the ‘rules-based international order.’
That order is not coming back, but from the fracture, we can build something better, stronger, and more just.
youtu.be/Ve4FwAexdSQ
That order is not coming back, but from the fracture, we can build something better, stronger, and more just.
youtu.be/Ve4FwAexdSQ
Canada's path forward • La voie que le Canada a choisie
YouTube video by Mark Carney
youtu.be
January 22, 2026 at 3:12 PM
For decades, countries like Canada prospered under what we called the ‘rules-based international order.’
That order is not coming back, but from the fracture, we can build something better, stronger, and more just.
youtu.be/Ve4FwAexdSQ
That order is not coming back, but from the fracture, we can build something better, stronger, and more just.
youtu.be/Ve4FwAexdSQ
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"Newly released cabinet papers, prepared by the federal public service and experts at the Bureau of Meteorology, were largely ignored by the Howard government...”
So, when do we start talking about duty of care and criminal negligence www.smh.com.au/politics/fed...
So, when do we start talking about duty of care and criminal negligence www.smh.com.au/politics/fed...
Confidential advice undercooked climate change to Howard government
Cabinet briefings in 2005 warned of climate change, but did not anticipate the scale and severity of the impacts now playing out.
www.smh.com.au
January 11, 2026 at 1:32 AM
"Newly released cabinet papers, prepared by the federal public service and experts at the Bureau of Meteorology, were largely ignored by the Howard government...”
So, when do we start talking about duty of care and criminal negligence www.smh.com.au/politics/fed...
So, when do we start talking about duty of care and criminal negligence www.smh.com.au/politics/fed...
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Not one person has lost their job or been forced to apologise for supporting Israel’s genocide.
You can support the mass murder of Muslims & you will never be in danger of losing your job in media or politics or the arts or business or education.
Suggest Israel are wrong, & you will be targeted.
You can support the mass murder of Muslims & you will never be in danger of losing your job in media or politics or the arts or business or education.
Suggest Israel are wrong, & you will be targeted.
January 11, 2026 at 8:45 AM
Not one person has lost their job or been forced to apologise for supporting Israel’s genocide.
You can support the mass murder of Muslims & you will never be in danger of losing your job in media or politics or the arts or business or education.
Suggest Israel are wrong, & you will be targeted.
You can support the mass murder of Muslims & you will never be in danger of losing your job in media or politics or the arts or business or education.
Suggest Israel are wrong, & you will be targeted.
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The SMH (and all media orgs) should have to state on their website which of their journos have gone on the paid junket to Israel.
Just saw this. What utter bullshit. The Israel lobby are devoted to destroying the livelihoods of anyone who does not share their love of genocide.
The SMH is a rag.
www.smh.com.au/politics/nsw...
The SMH is a rag.
www.smh.com.au/politics/nsw...
Wilcox cartoon was divisive – and we apologise for the hurt it has caused
Although there is no place in this country for hate speech, there must be room for people to express their views on politics and world events.
www.smh.com.au
January 11, 2026 at 8:48 AM
The SMH (and all media orgs) should have to state on their website which of their journos have gone on the paid junket to Israel.
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Half of Americans think the United States has lost global influence over the past five years.
Americans Think The U.S. Is Losing Its Moral Authority, New Poll Shows
Half of Americans think the United States has lost global influence over the past five years.
www.forbes.com
January 9, 2026 at 7:30 PM
Half of Americans think the United States has lost global influence over the past five years.
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The reactionary centrist logic is simple: if the left does something bad it’s the left’s fault, and if the right does something bad, it’s also the left’s fault for making them do it. It’s a simple formula and once you see it every one of their arguments is the same
January 10, 2026 at 11:24 PM
The reactionary centrist logic is simple: if the left does something bad it’s the left’s fault, and if the right does something bad, it’s also the left’s fault for making them do it. It’s a simple formula and once you see it every one of their arguments is the same